What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Leader Trainee (General)(Bilingual) position at phila?
The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring entry level recreation leaders to join their dedicated team impacting the lives of our community through healthy activities and spaces. Additional relevant recreation experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree required on a year for year basis. No experience necessary with a bachelor's degree.For candidates without experience, a bachelor's degree in recreation, education, ethnic studies, social work, park management, public administration, childhood development, exercise science, kinesiology, sport and leisure management, and visual and performing arts or a closely related field qualifies to move on in the hiring process.Please submit a copy of your transcript with your application.To learn more about the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit: https://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-parks-recreation/ABOUT THE POSITIONThis is entry-level recreation work. Employees in this class learn to administer a limited program of activities for the public and provide recreational services and facilities for organized groups. Work includes responsibility for the organization and implementation of assigned programs and for participating with other recreation personnel in providing recreation services. Employees in this class may perform recreation program assignments for a large residential institution or correctional system. Determining community recreation needs and interests, promoting programs, learning how to manage funds to support program needs, and motivating participation are of major significance to the work. As the training period progresses, the employee is assigned work of greater complexity and responsibility. Duties require scheduled evening and weekend work and moderate physical effort. Work is performed under the supervision of a recreation center supervisor.
